Aquastop what is it in a washing machine? Features of the hose

Every washing machine is a permissible source of leaks. But modern manufacturing companies have thought of a solution and such a problem. The solution was "aquastop for the washing machine". What is it? This device is designed to ensure the safety of your and your neighbor's apartment from unexpected problems in the form of flooding.

About the aquastop system

Causes of washing machine leaks

The so called fill hose of the washing machine design can be damaged for absolutely different reasons:

• can burst;
• the possibility of being cut because of sharp corners, any objects;
• can even be damaged by your pets.

Also, do not discount the possibility of a hose breakage, because you are not immune from such a problem either. Your washing machine would have had no problem flooding you.and a small crack in the fitting of the pipe that leads to your machine would have been enough.

Any problem will lead you to a large expenditure of time as well as money that you will spend on repairs of your and in the worst cases your neighbor's apartment.

The principle of action of the aquastop

Aquastop is presented in the form of a valve with a special spring. Such a spring is instantly triggered depending on the drop in pressure in the tube.

For example, if the system aquastop in the washing machine detected an unexpected leak, then the water, which at that moment comes into your washing machine, is shut off in the same second. In this case, you don't even have to worry about opening/closing the faucet that supplies liquid to the machine's fill hose.

One of the main features of this system is a fairly thick water supply hose that can hold up to 70 bar, when the simplest standard water supply is only capable of holding 10 bar. In this hose is installed the already known solenoid valvewhich is also in the washing machine itself.

The manufacturing companies have thought the whole system through to the last detail. The filling hose itself is leaky, so the water goes into a special sump. There is a sensing element in the tray, which will instantly close all the contacts of the valve, which is the closure of the hose and, accordingly, stopping the flow of water.

Also, the system aquastop can stop the flow of water into the washing machine with a rather rough and incorrectly calculated dose of detergent (powder) - this is another distinctive feature. This is due to the fact that the foam that forms when the so-called bottom tank is overfilled will begin to come out and overflow from this tank. In such machines, most often there is a function of pumping water, but they can be triggered only if the worker (or an emergency valve) will not perform its task in this situation.

Types of aquastop for washing machines

Since then, a large number of different and varied valves have appeared, which differ from each other by their advantages and disadvantages:

1. The so-called instantaneous water stop system is capable of shutting off the flow of liquid to the machine through the hose in one second - this is the UDI variety. Externally, this element does not differ in any special way and is similar to a standard slicing spigot, it can also be attached to the design separately. Everything interesting is located inside the element. For this aquastop to work, it needs a sharp drop in pressure in the hose, but small water leaks it will not be able to stop.
2. The washing machine will cost more than conventional automatic devices because of the pre-equipped built-in aquastop system. Such systems can be simple, which are connected as standard at the bottom and turn off themselves as soon as the water is outside the drum body; with a valve, which is triggered by an automatic (located at the beginning of the water intake and equipped with an automatic, that is controlled by an electric drive) that assesses in advance the drops in the tract. The latter types are also capable of detecting leaks in the fill hose itself. Some of these HydroStop variants can be activated and controlled by radio waves (at the request of the manufacturer).
3. One of the latest developments at the moment is considered an aquaStop powder. Such a system has a special hose that connects one end to the washing machine, and the other to the water supply. Such a system is considered disposable - it absorbs water into itself with the help of an absorbent. All this is because of the double hose with empty walls - when there is a leak, all the action takes place in that space. Thus, the leak is eliminated, the valve will shut off the water supply, but this option should not be considered as some very good in terms of protection, most likely so, will protect you from a few holes.

How to install the aquastop yourself

If you purchased a washing machine without an aquastop, then you have the opportunity to install this system yourself. We will tell you how to do it point by point:

• First, you need to disconnect the washing machine from electricity and water supply;
• Next, you must disconnect the hose that supplies water to the structure (At the same time you can check it and if necessary replace the rubber seals (shown in the form of rings) as well as clean and flush filters coarse filter);
• The sensor itself should be installed on the water supply faucet, and must be turned clockwise, which is important;
• Then connect the fill hose to the aquastop system;
• Before completing the installation work, you should make sure that everything is working properly and securely. You can do this by running water slowly into the fill hose, so you can find any faults and fix them.

Additional measures to prevent flooding

There are other ways to prevent leaks in addition to installing special tools in the washing machine:

• To install the supply pipes to the technological appliance water pipes can be used a variety of material. In general - it is metal-plastic or polypropylene, but there are also copper and metal zinc-coated pipes. Just the final version of the smallest time interval of service (no more than 30 years). As for metal plastic, it is better to let it only for compression models. Well-proven polypropylene, but such a pipe will not withstand a powerful mechanical failure. Specialists recommend: It is better not to lack aluminum faucets and fittings structural order. A good pressure in the system is enough for such a little thing to burst, and this will already lead to possible leaks.
• In your bathroom, you have the option of laying flooring with a special waterproofing material. Such a move will protect you and your downstairs neighbors from your leaks. If this work is done very competently and correctly, then the water in such cases will itself flow into the sewer. The only disadvantage of this method is the level of the floor, which will rise during installation.
• The correct and finally sure solution would be closing all standpipe valves when all the owners are not at home. This is necessary in such cases where your drain hose. from the washing machine is already damaged, and if water will leak through any crack in the hose, it is already a high probability of a flood at the most unexpected moment. Such a recommendation comes with every washing machine, but many modern consumers are so confident in the serviceability of their helper that they simply do not read the safety points in the manual.

The aquastop system for the washing machine is quite a powerful breakthrough in the field of add-ons for washing designs.